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City Council highlights for the meeting held May 25, 2026
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Know before you landscape: City shares reminders about boulevard trees and property lines
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As residents begin seasonal landscaping projects, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding the community to confirm property lines, understand boulevard areas and learn more about the local urban forest before starting work around their homes. About Boulevard Trees The City owns…
Free Stompede shuttle service returns May 28 to 31
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The City of Grande Prairie Transit is offering complimentary shuttle service during the 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31. Residents and visitors can ride free between Towne Centre Mall and Tara Centre throughout Stompede weekend, making it…
Grande Prairie Fire Department urges safe disposal of smoking materials amid rise in fires
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 21, 2026) – The Grande Prairie Fire Department is urging residents to take extra caution when disposing of smoking materials following a significant increase in human-caused fires across the community in recent weeks. In nearly all incidents,…
City Assessors canvassing neighbourhoods to update tax assessment records
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The City of Grande Prairie begins neighbourhood canvassing on June 1, followed by exterior property photos from late June to August. This work ensures property records and assessments remain accurate and up to date. “The neighbourhood canvassing helps ensure our property records…
UPDATED: City of Grande Prairie updates seasonal gravel road bans
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UPDATED May 13, 2026, at 4 p.m. All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie are lifted as of  Thursday, May 14.  Full 100 per cent axle weights are now permitted on all gravel roads. The City thanks residents and commuters who followed the seasonal…
City of Grande Prairie invests $28.5 million to strengthen roads, infrastructure and connectivity
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching the 2026 construction season with a continued focus on growth, connectivity and long-term investment, supported by $28.5 million allocated to Roads and Infrastructure in the 2026 Budget. Construction season plays an important role in…
City Council highlights for the meeting held May 11, 2026
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Delegations Jenn Flynn and Cari Foster presented to Council on behalf of APPLE Schools, a health and well-being initiative, sharing information about the programs and initiatives being delivered already at Alexander Forbes, Roy Bickell, Avondale, and Crystal Park schools. APPLE…
Fire restriction going into effect for City of Grande Prairie
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – A fire restriction will be in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 due to very dry conditions caused by a lack of precipitation and increased wildfire risk across the region…
Puck drops on new partnership between NWP Wolves Athletics and Design Works Centre
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are proud to announce Design Works Centre will serve as home ice for the inaugural Wolves Women’s Hockey team beginning in Fall 2026. The addition brings a new level of sport…
Bridge Maintenance Throughout Muskoseepi Park Trails Starts Monday
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Monday, June 28, JMS Construction will begin maintenance work on 13 pedestrian bridges within the Muskoseepi Park, along the trail system. The Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program is the City’s proactive approach for identifying and performing maintenance activities to prevent…
Muskoseepi and South Bear Creek Parks Offering Free Weekend Events Over the Summer
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UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24: The Exploring Nature with A Wilder Calm event scheduled for Saturday, June 26 has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 10 due to inclement weather in the forecast The City of Grande Prairie is introducing new programming for the summer…
Capacity Restrictions Lifted for Canada Day Live Performances
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In alignment with the provincial government’s Open for Summer plan that is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions July 1, the City of Grande Prairie is opening up capacity for the live performances taking place on Canada Day. Picnic in the Park is now open for all members of the…
City of Grande Prairie Announces Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021-2023
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City of Grande Prairie Administration presented a Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021-2023 funded in part by the provincial and federal governments at the Protective and Social Services Committee on June 22, 2021 providing an innovative, action-oriented, and forward-…
City Celebrating Pollinator Week with the Buzzin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to celebrate Pollinator’s Week with a Buzzin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt About Pollinator Week Pollinator Week is celebrated internationally from June 21-27, 2021 in support and celebration of pollinators and pollinator health. It is…
100 Avenue Closure between 99 Street and 98 Street Starts Friday
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The Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscape project is progressing and moving east this weekend. 100 Avenue between 99 Street and 98 Street is closing to parking starting Friday, June 18 and will be closed to traffic starting Saturday, June 19. These closures will be in place…
Fish Removal Occurring in Bear Creek
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The City of Grande Prairie is working with Alberta Environment & Parks to remove a quantity of dead fish that have been identified in the Bear Creek. On June 16, the City received approval from the province for the required license to proceed with the recovery of the…
Construction on 108 Street between 100 Avenue and the Bear Creek Bridges Begins Friday
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Friday, June 18, construction begins on 108 Street between 100 Avenue and the Bear Creek bridges. Crews will start north of the 108 Street and 100 Avenue intersection and will then make their way north, working on both north and southbound lanes. Construction activities include…
City Partners with National Angel Capital Organization to Mobilize Local Angel Investor Network
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To build on the successes and drive opportunities for local entrepreneurs, the City of Grande Prairie’s Economic Development department has partnered with National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) to mobilize an angel investor network in Grande Prairie. Angel Investors are…
City, County, Community Foundation Launching Community Compass Project with Digital Resource Directory
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The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta have partnered to better connect residents across the region to vital social supports through the Community Compass Project. The Community Compass ties together hundreds of…